Ladbrokes have Jurgen Klopp leading the race to land him at 7/2 with neighbours Everton and rivals Man United both at 7/1.

Richard Marsh from the betting company said: "With Euro 2016 on the horizon Gary Cahill is urgently seeking first-team football and the betting suggests a move to defensively suspect Liverpool will suit both player and club."

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STARSPORT profile Shakhtar Donetsk ace Alex Teixeira - who is reported to be a target for both Chelsea and Liverpool.